Conversation with Tom Hirons: Exploring Poetry, Love and Hope

Becoming Nature Podcast

English - March 26, 2024 13:20 - 54 minutes - 82.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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In this episode we explore the power of poetry and the thing about hope. This episode is a conversation with poet Tom Hirons. I first discovered Tom's poetry on Instagram and it has a certain way of grabbing me.

We discuss hope, Whiskey, fires, love and activism. Tune in to the beauty of Tom Hirons' inspiring words and ways in a World, with hope not fueled by optimism but love.

Known for ‘In the Meantime’ and ‘Once a wild God’ Tom writes in ways that brings you to far a way land and the earthly muddy ‘here’.

In this episode we touch on:

The impact of poetry

The reputation of poetry

Poetry as expression of soul

Poetry as activism

The power of poetry

The importance of love

Unexpected occurrences and hope

Whiskey and storytelling traditions